The brain trust at Zena’s Gluten-Free Bakery is always looking for new ingredients for their delicacies and new ways to help their customers manage restricted diets.
The staff of 12 at the bakery in Maple Ridge work together creatively to make products for their customers who are celiac, gluten-sensitive or have wheat allergies, says co-owner Rebecca Stiles.
When describing the process of developing products at Zena’s, Rebecca uses words like “team effort” and “tinkering” — many of their products are the result of hours of experimentation and research to make them delicious, nutritious and affordable.
“We’re not going to make it and sell it if it’s not awesome,” says Rebecca.
Rebecca gets a lot of satisfaction when people who can’t eat baked goods normally found on the grocery store shelves enjoy the treats offered at her establishment.
They make anywhere between 10 and 30 gluten-free birthday cakes a week, allowing customers with a gluten-intolerance to actually enjoy their own sweet celebration.
The main focus is on making gluten-free products, but customers have also been asking for products that don’t contain eggs and dairy, so Zena’s staff has been developing treats for many of their customers who struggle with multiple sensitivities, says Rebecca.
“It’s been a very organic process,” Rebecca explains. “ It’s been about what customers ask for. We’ve let that guide us.”
Made with half the sugar of your typical brownie, with the added goodness of whole, cookied quinoa and applesauce. Drizzled with Callebaut dark chocolate.
Callebaut Blondies
For those who prefer blondes. Rich and chewy with Callebaut chocolate chips; drizzled with Callebaut white chocolate.
Quinoa Fudge Bar
Made with the goodness of quinoa flakes and our made-in-house fudge. Chewy, chocolatey awesome.
Lemon Coconut Bar
Fresh-squeezed lemon and zest, combined with coconut, atop a buttery crust. Yum!
Cupcakes
Available daily in assorted varieties.
Flours & Mixes MENU - Zena's Gluten Free Bakery
ZAP (Zenas All Purpose) and baking ingredients available in resealable bags. Visit the Gluten Free Flours page for more information.
ZAP
$7.50 (750g)
Sorghum Flour
$8.50 (750g)
Bread Mix
$9.00
Pizza Mix
$7.50
Cake & Muffin Mixes
$8.75
Cookie Mix
$10.00
Xanthan Gum
$9.50 (150g)
$3.75 (50g)
Cakes & Cupcakes MENU - Zena's Gluten Free Bakery
Cakes
Available in chocolate, vanilla, red velvet, lemon & lemon coconut. Prices include frosting, decorating and a message.
6 single $15 6 double $25 9 single $32 9 double $45 10x16 slab $53
For cream cheese frosting add $5/$7/$10 (depending on cake size). For berry filling, add $10.
Dailies MENU - Zena's Gluten Free Bakery
Sandwich
$7.00
Feature
$7.50
Dinner Rolls
$5.00
$6.00
Kaiserins
$6.50
$4.00
Rustic Bread
$7.50
Pizza Crust
$5.50
Calzenas
$5.00
Sweet Treats
Cupcakes
$3.00
$15.00
$6.00
Bars
$2.75
6 pack Bars
$1.50
Premium Bar
$3.25
6 pack Premium Bars
$18.00
Cookies
$9.50 (doz)
Morning Fare
Scones
$2.75for 6
$15.00
Muffins
$1.75for 6
$9.00
Flours, Grains
ZAP
$7.50 (750g)
Xanthan gum
$9.50 (150g)
Bread, Pizza, Muffin & Cake mixes available too!
Breads
Tuesday Cinnamon Raisin
Wednesday Multigrain Seed
(hemp, flax, chia, poppy)
Thursday Quinoa Flax
Friday Cranberry Hemp
Saturday Teff Bread. And Cinnamon Rolls freshly baked
Bread crumbs
Croutons & Stuffing $5.50
$6.25
Breads & Pizza Crust MENU - Zena's Gluten Free Bakery
Sandwich Bread
Not for sandwiches alone, Zenas everyday bread can be consumed fresh, toasted, French toasted or grilled. Best fresh, Zenas bread will keep nicely for three days on the counter or slice it up and store in the freezer to have gluten-free bread on hand every day.
Seedy Multigrain Bread
Think sandwich bread with personality; added protein from chia, hemp hearts, flax and poppy seeds.
Cinnamon Raisin Bread
A nutritious response to your sweet tooth.
Rustic Bread
Our rustic breads are freedom (egg free & dairy free), with the exception of those with cheese. Pop into the bakery to check out our daily rustic loaf.
Buns
Kaiserin buns and herb & garlic custy rolls (both freedom).
Pizza Crusts
Made daily, our freedom pizza crusts are available in 12 size or four-pack of 5 personal size. Made fresh, cooked to perfection, ready to be adorned with your favourite toppings.
muffins MENU - Zena's Gluten Free Bakery
Mmm muffins! Freshly baked using the finest ingredients, including our high-protein, high-fibre flour blend. Best fresh; freeze nicely.
Blueberry Cream
Citrus Cranberry
Pumpkin Chai
Lemon Poppy Seed
Apple Pie
Raspberry Cream
Quinoa Chocolate
Cinnamon Dolce Latte
Banana
(with or without chocolate chips)
Scones
Lemon cranberry
Blueberry chocolate
Double chocolate cinnamon
Pumpkin
Maple Chocolate
Coconut
Apple Cream Cheese
Cookies MENU - Zena's Gluten Free Bakery
Can a cookie that tastes this good be good for you? It can when it incorporates Zenas flour blend of ancient grains!
I live in the Okanagan and every time I order the bagels the girl who answers the phone is very helpful and courteous. It is a pleasure doing business with your store.
This little store was so needed by the people requiring gluten free foods. The owners are amazing as are their delicious offerings. Keep up the great work. Please try them out you will not be disappointed. Kandace
